County commissioners unanimously voted last week to create Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, a trust to oversee the Oklahoma County jail’s operations and finances. They also appointed trustees, including District 3 commissioner Kevin Calvey. While there are still many questions about how the jail trust will work, whether the sheriff’s office will continue operating the […]
Voices Organized in Civic Engagement
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Voices heard
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office recently announced its intent to form a citizens advisory board (CAB). The board will advise the sheriff’s office with regard to “community-police relations and best practices,” according to a press release. Members of Voices Organized in Civic Engagement (VOICE), a coalition of churches, nonprofits and schools, came up with the idea […]
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Cover: In Oklahoma, where one in eight adults turns to payday loans, are alternative financial services the best deal for Oklahomans?
In Oklahoma, where one in eight adults turns to payday loans, are alternative financial services the best deal for Oklahomans?
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Chicken-Fried News: Median mayhem
ACLU of Oklahoma filed a lawsuit challenging Oklahoma City’s controversial median ordinance.